Large Autonomous Research Vessel Enters Service
January 17 2023
China has fielded its first large uncrewed, AI-controlled research drone, reports the South China Morning Post (Hong Kong).
The Zhuhaiyun officially entered service on Jan. 12 after the Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory conducted sea trials and evaluated the vessel’s autonomous navigation capabilities.
The ship can navigate autonomously in open water or operate under remote control, reported the state-run China Central Television (CCTV). It can carry...
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